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Overview |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Columbia College Chicago is 349% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($29,270.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Columbia College ($13,322 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 128.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,890 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 330.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($18,020 vs. $4,187)
Columbia College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Columbia College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Columbia College Chicago (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $7,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,300)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $1,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,971 vs. $26,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/